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1870 (21 Nov) Russian Empire, Russia, Commercial Cover from Saint Petersburg to Helsingfors (Helsinki, Finland), franked with 10k (1866 issue) - white spot under '0' of Denomination, with black boxed transit marking, black 'Steinkuhler & Co., Saint Petersburg' oval handstamp on front side and printed imprint of company on reverse

Russia & Soviet Union / Russian Empire (1857-1917)

Catalog: Russika 20, 20 k12

Catalog value: $125

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The M. Kramarenko 'Russika' Collection of Imperial Russia

Auction 54

July 21 - 23, 2026

United States , Black Mountain , NC

The Legendary M. Kramarenko Collection of Imperial Russian Stamps, Varieties & Postal Stationery that became the foundation of the renowned Russika catalogue.

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Russika: Mint Varieties, Printing Errors & Proofs

Lots 1 - 619

July 21, Tuesday, 12:00 PM PM

Russika: Mint Postal Stationery

Lots 620 - 1140

July 22, Wednesday, 4:00 PM PM

Russika: Used Varieties & Print Errors

Lots 1141 - 1456

July 23, Thursday, 4:00 PM PM

Russika: Russian Empire Postal History

Lots 1457 - 1585

July 23, Thursday, 5:30 PM PM

Russika: Used Postal Stationery

Lots 1586 - 1763

July 23, Thursday, 2:30 PM PM

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